Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play a couple of successful entrepreneurs who marry, not knowing the other's true vocation. In reality, each runs a covert spy company working for unnamed branches of the government. Six years into their marriage, they have become bored and are seeking counselling. It is not until they are assigned to eliminate each other that the sparks (and bullets) begin to fly.

Director Doug Liman tries to mimic the sophistication and pacing he used in "The Bourne Identity/Supremacy", but fails to generate any suspense. Without exotic locales and intrigue, the story comes off as nothing more than a high-tech domestic squabble. Further, there is not one original idea, as every scene is lifted from another movie.

Simon Kinberg's script takes an unbearably long time setting up the point that both partners are completely oblivious to the other's exploits. His attempt to pay homage to the romantic comedies of the 1930's is admirable, but the witty banter of the leads quickly becomes tiresome. Though there are some interesting twists, the narrative has more bullet holes than those on screen.

Both Pitt and Jolie are ultra-cool and share a sizzling chemistry, but Mr. & Mrs. Smith seems merely an excuse to pair two of Hollywood's most attractive players. They are pleasant to watch, but the entire production is as superficial as Hollywood itself. Rating: 5 out of 10.